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f THE ATLANTA GEORGIAN AND NEWS. Mayor in Position to Dictate Terms of Settlement; Pro posed Test Blocked. That Mayor Woodward has sained ■ omplete control of the $260,000 cre matory contract, and will practically be able to dictate the terms of set tlement of the dispute with the De structor Company, of New York, was generally admitted Saturday follow ing the action of the Board of Health in joining the Mayor in refusing to make an official test of the plant at this time. The $106,000 fire alarm contract with the Okonite Company, of New York, already has been In such shape as to be completely in the control of the Mayor. Council seems willing to waive all its rights to override in these matters. The attitude of the members of the majority party, at times so belligerent, now is to allow Mayor Woodward to conclude these matters in his own way. “Proposal Test Absurd.” Mayor Woodward said Saturday that the proposal of the Destructor Company to have an official test made of the crematory was absurd. Coun- ilman Claude L. Ashley, chairman of the Council Sanitary Committee, lias, in co-operation with the Mayor, been making a daily test of the plant ever since It was first put in opera- iion. He is now engaged in prepar ing an exhaustive report on defects of the plant, which will be submit ted to the Mayor and Council. “The plant will not do the work the ontract specifications prescribe it shall do. Councilman Ashley’s in vestigations prove that,” said Mayor Woodward. “The contract states that the offi- lal test shall be made on 45 per cent garbage. Sanitary Chief Jentzen says there are so much leaves and paper at this season that of the trash hauled only about 10 per cent is pure garbage. The Board of Health agreed with me that we should wait until a more convenient season, say in the vegetable period, to make the test. Engineer Blames Sand. "We tried to get them to have the official test made during the water melon season last summer. They re fused.” Councilman Ashley reported at the meeting of the Board of Health Fri day afternoon that the plant was op erating very badly. It was after talks by him and Mayor Woodward that the board unanimously voted not to make a test at this time. P. D. Canham, engineer for the De structor Company, said that the plant would prove 100 per cent efficient. He said the breakdowns suffered were the usual Imperfections icountered in erecting a large plant of any kind. He declared that one of the principal causes of the trouble w r as that there was so much sand and dirt in Atlan ta’s garbage and .hat the plant was not built to handle sand and dirt. To Decide on Railway Extension January 10 WAYCROSS, Dec. 27.—January 10 was to-dav agreed upon for the final conference at Kingsland regarding the extension of the Atlantic, Waycross and Northern, a new railroad charter ed from St. Marys to Atlanta via Waycross and Fort Valley. The road has been completed 11 miles. It is reported here that finan cial arrangements, which have been pending for some time, have about been completed. Suspicious Waycross Blazes To Be Probed WAYCROSS, Dec. 27.—Four fires to similar in nature that suspicions were aroused, to-day resulted in a conference between Fire Chief E. C. Hall, Mayor H. D. Reed and Chair man H. Hengeveld, of the fire com mittee, at which it was decided to get the services of State Inspector W. R. Joyner, of Atlanta. The fires caused losses estimated at $7,000. Boys Find Man Dead On Top of Mountain ANNISTON. ALA.. Dec. 27.—Either frozen to death or the victim of heart failure, the lifeless body of J. W. Car ter, residing at No. 1320 Mulberry avenue, this city, was found on the top of Coldwater Mountain, southwest of here, this morning by two boy hunters. Carter left home last Monday and was believed to be visiting his sister in Clay County. 2 Families Poisoned By Souse Meat Meal DURHAM, N. C., Dec. 27.—Joseph Kelley and the families of D. and J. Eubanks are to-day in a serious con dition from ptomaine poison contract ed from sousemeat. The meat was purchased from a farmer, and after both families and Mr. Kelley had partaken freely they became violently ill. Mr. Kelley’s con dition ig considered critical. Col. W, A, Huff Rallies From Severe Illness MACON, Dec. 27.—Colonel W. A. Huff, who has been desperately ill for more than a week, has passed the crisis, and will recover. On acocunt of his 82 years his relatives were apprehensive. Colonel Huff declared he would be in his usual health before January 19, when he expects to testify at the hearing of the charges against Judge Speer. JAILER IS STILL WAITING. GADSDEN, ALA., Dec. 27.—Major Wilks, a negro, to-day was sent from his cell in the jail to get a bucket of <oai. The jailer is still waiting for Hie coal. He was convicted of violat ing the prohibition law. Mrs. Corra Harris Asserts Pink Teas Will Give Way to Uplift Meetings. Continued From Page 1. of a woman are undeniably good; and when she directs her mind and ability toward the accomplishment of anything, that thing must almost nec- esarily be something worth while. Pink Teas to Pass Away. "Eventually the foolish receptions and pink teas will be superseded by meetings of women for the advance ment of a cause that is good, and an aid in the advancement of right and duty. “The coming of this condition of af fairs is wholly dependent upon the progress of woman; as woman pro gresses the world grows better, and when woman has awakened to a full realization of her powers and capa bilities and opportunities, she will naturally be the leader in the ad vancement of all things that are good. "Whether woman eventually will be a leader in politics and business is something that can hardly be fore told. Certainly woman w’ill influence politics and business to the extent of purifying them somewhat, at least.” "Savage” Dances Taming Down. Mrs. Harris declined to criticise the turkey trot, the tango and the freak dances and freak diversions of mod ern society. "In an article I wrote for The Sat urday Evening Post last June,” sne declared, "I endeavored to show that the turkey trot was not a dance at all. but a revival of the savage rhyth mic motions of our primitive an cestors. "In that article I predicted that the turkey trot would develop until it had the semblance of a dance. That pre diction, I think, has come true, for the turkey trot is fast losing its savage ness and becoming a decent dance, especially in the larger cities, where It is danced more modestly than in the small towns.” Mrs. Harris was asked, in view of the fact that it Is generally conceded that there Is little of beauty or grace in the freak dances of modern times, why society has taken them up so enthusiastically. Why Tango Is Popular. "The people who make the amuse ment of themselves and others a vo cation,” she replied, "have less real diversion in their lives than any other class of people. Therefore they seize eagerly upon anything that is novel and different. "And that is the reason for the tur key trot and the tango; they are a novelty, and are different from the old dances; they give society some thing else other than the waltz and the schottische and the other dances of our fathers.” Mrs. Harris is spending the holi days with her daughter, Mrs. H. B. Leech, at College Park, where she resided a number of years ago. After the holidays she probably will return to her home, "The Valley,” at Pine Log, Ga. Four Boats Saved as Fire Wrecks Dry Dock MOBILE, Dec. 27.—The second dock fire on the river front within the past month partially destroyed the plant of the Olllnger & Bruce Dry Dock Company. Spectacular fire fighting from the decks of two tugs saved the Government steamer Gen eral Helabird, the American schooner Henry Crosby, the Mexican steamer San Cristobal and the tug E. C. Veit. J. H. Remy, a fire fighter, was bad ly injured when a stream from a hose knocked him through a hoie in the wharf. The loss is estimated at $15,000. Prepares to Appeal Alabama Rate Case MONTGOMERY, Dec. 27.—Robert C. Brickwell, State Attorney General, has completed plans for the appeal in the Alabama railroad rate cases which involve the constitutionality of the 2 1-2 cent passenger fare and 110 commodity freight rates placed on the statute books of the State by the Legislature during the administration of Governor Comer. Defendants in the Alabama case are the Louisville and Nashville, South and North, Central of Georgia, and the Nashville, Chattanooga and St. Louis. Report of Shoe Trust Compromise Denied WASHINGTON, Deo. 27.—The De partment of Justice to-day denied a report that a compromise has been discussed between representatives of the United Shoe Machinery Com pa ny and the Attorney General looking to a settlement out of court of the civil suit filed in Boston by the de partment against that concern. The report originated at the de partment Negro Sought as Slayer Surrenders Hal Ross, a negro, sought by the police since Christmas Eve for kill ing a negro woman, Lizzie Hutchin son, walked into the Sheriffs office in the Thrower Building Saturday and surrendered. He declared there were "extenuat ing circumstances,” and said he wants a trial at once. Mother-in-Law Free From Divorce Blame CHICAGO, Dec. 27.—The mother- in-law, butt of a large percentage of stage wit and subject of many pub lished Jokes, is held up as a much- maligned person in the report issued by Chicago’s Court of Domestic Re lations to-day. Only 6 per cent of the divorces and other marital cases brought before the court in 1913 could be blamed on her—or bis—mother. The report blames fathers-ln-law with 1 per cent of the cases. Drink is the chief cause of unhap piness among married folk, accord ing to the report. Forty-six per cent of the court’s business resulted from drunkenness. Grandmother Is a College Freshman ST. LOUIS, Dec. 27.—Mrs. Freder ick W. Lehman, wife of the former Solicitor General of the United States, and a grandmother, is a freshman at Washington University. The secret of her enrollment has leaked out. P. O. ROBBERS GET $7,700. KEARNEY, NEBR., Dec. 27.— Thieves looted a registered mail pouch in the local postoffice last night and stole $7,700 In currency and car ried away several pieces of registered mall. OFFERS RADIUM MINES TOCURE CANCER IN U.S. Mrs. Alfred I. DuPont, who, attired as nurse, cares for em ployees injured in her,husband’s powder mills, and who makes the largest private donations to charity in Delaware. Her influence has led Mr. DuPont, below, to offer his Colorado radium mines to the government. A portrait of Dr. Howard A. Kelly, who cures cancer with radium, is also shown. FrenchmenPaintHair To Match Garments NEW YORK. Dec. 27.—Here is a Paris fashion not likely to be adopt ed by the gilded youth of America: The Frenchwomen’s fad of hav ing the hair match the gown has been imitated by their brothers, who put dark blue or violet pastes on their locks to harmonize with the blue- black of their evening suits. Lighter colored pomades are used to match the cloths worn for the morning and afternoon “footing,” as the Parisian calls a plain walk. HIT BY TRAIN; MAY DIE. WAYCROSS, Dec. 27.—Warren Gardner, of Arcadia, Fla., is at a local hospital with a fractured skull and other serious injuries as the result DuPont, Powder Magnate, Urges President and Congress to Act for Affected Humanity, WILMINGTON, DEL., Dec. 27.—Al- fred I. DuPont, powder magnate, has offered to turn over to the Govern ment the radium mines he owns in Gilpin County, Colorado. He is co-operating with Dr. How ard A. Kelly, of Baltimore, to pro vide radium for the cure of cancer. Cancer kills 400,000 persons every year, 50,000 in the United States. ‘‘Governmental ownership of rail roads and telegraph lines,” said Mr. DuPont, "is nothing compared to the necessity of taking over the radium- producing deposits in this country. It is almost impossible to believe that Dr. Kelly has effected such cures. They seem too marvelous to believe. Nev ertheless. they are true. "This matter is too big for one man. If Dr. Kelly appeared before a com mutes in Congress ana showed what has been accomplished In wiping out this disease, I do not think there would be any hesitancy in the Gov ernment taking over all the deposits. In fact, the Pre Ident should Include it in a message to Congress.” "A national institution should be es tablished. No one cares for money in this matter. Ten or twelve of the greatest experts should be procured, radium will be extracted and an In calculable amount of good to human ity will be done. For my part. I shall do all I can to co-operate with Dr. Kelly and tne Government. DID IT WORK? The Kodak you got Christmas? Bn eg the films to JOHN’ L. MOORE & SONS for expert finishing. They will also make cl^ar any point you don’t urder- of being struck by an Atlantic Coast stand. Kodak Headquarters, 42 North Line train last night. Broad St.- Advt. Admiral Douglas Dies On South Sea Cruise Special Cable to The American. LONDON, Dec. 27.—Admiral Shol- to Douglas, retired, died to-day while on a cruise in the South Seas. He was SO years old. Admiral Douglas entered the English navy in 1847, and received many medals for brave serv ice. YOU CAN HAVE IT REPAIRED JU AT ST LIKE NEW VERY MODERATE COST The Georgian’s Repair Directory gives all the principal places where an article can be repaired, and should be preserved in every home as a guide. THE PIPE HOSPITAL For all kinds of Pipe Repairing TUfVSLIN BROS. 50 NORTH BROAD ALL MAKES OP TYPEWRITERS Repaired and R«- Bullt. Prompt *er- vice. Thorough work. Reasonable charges. American Writing Machine Co. Phone Main 2526. 43 N. Pryor St. These Ads Bring Results. See Ad Man or Call Main 100. All Kind, of FURNACES Repaired. The Only Place to Qet MONCRIEP FURNACES Repaired. Prompt Attention. MONGRIEF FURNACE GO. Phonee Main 285; Atlanta 2877. 139 South P'vor Street. SCISSORS AND KNIVfs Of ALL KINDS SHARPENED BY EXPERTS MATTHEWS & LIVELY 21 E-Alabama St. Phone. 311 ATLANTA, GA. STOVES cf All Kinds REPAIRED THE ATLANTA STOVE SUPPLY CO. 101 N. Forsyth St. Phone Ivy 1240. Stove Supplies of Every Kind. BOY, POWDER, MATCH—BANG! GADSDEN, ALA., Dec. 27.—Charles P. Bales, fourteen years old, living at Albertville, filled a pop Dottle full of powder and touched a match to it. He was brought to a hospital here to-day and an effort is being made to save his life. SEEK II ENTER I! But Applications Are Held Up for Present—Dictator and Spain Near Break. Special Cable to The Atlanta Georgian. MEXICO CITY. Dec. 27—Officials of the War Office admitted to-day that they had received applications from 50 Japanese officers for posi tions In the army of General Huerta. It was stated that while the Govern ment appreciated the proffer of serv ices, no immediate action would be taken on the applications. While the relations between the Mexican Government and that of Ja pan are being strengthened in every way possible, marked tension In the relations between the Spanish Lega tion and General Huerta is develop ing. This has been Increased by the action of the officers of the Spanish warship Carlos V', who have declined an invitation to visit Mexico City un til instructions have been receive! from the Government at Madrid. No confirmation has yet been re ceived of the report published in the United States that British marines have been landed from the British cruiser Hermlone at Belize, British Honduras. A number of small skirmishes be tween Zapatistas and Federal troops in the Federal district were reported to-day. Two Spaniards Executed by Villa. EL PASO. TEXAS, Dec. 27.—Two foreigners and eight Mexicans have been summarily executed by General Villa, the Constitutionalist leader, since his occupation of Chihuahua, according to dispatches received here to-day. Jose Gonzales and Augustin Gonzales. Spanish merchants, were the foreigners shot to death. They and the Mexicans, who were promi nent business men, were accused of having aided Huerta. The jails in Chihuahua are filled with political prisoners, while a num ber of prominent sympathizers with the Huerta regime are missing, and it Is believed they also have been put to death. Negotiations were opened here to day between General. Luis Terrazas and a representative of General Francisco Villa for the release of Luis Terrazas, Jr., held prisoner at Chihuahua by Villa for ransom of $500,000. Art and Keligion in Lecture of Pastor A hundred reproductions of fa mous paintings illustrating the Na tivity will be displayed by the Rev. Arthur H. Gordon, pastor of the Ponce DeLeon Baptist Church, at the evening service Sunday. Dr. Gordon will speak on the con tribution of painting to the advance ment of Christianity. ST. LOUIS BLOCK BURNS. ST. LOUIS, Dec. 27.—Fire early to day in the heart of the business dis trict caused a loss of nearly $100,000. Nearly all the business olook hounded by Broady, Locust, St. Charles and Sixth streets was destroyed. To Discuss Atlanta’s New Sewage System Chief of Construction R. M. Clay* ton and his first assistant, W. A. Hansel, have accepted invitations to address the engineering branch of the American Association for the Ad vancement of Science, which meets in! Atlanta Monday, on Atlanta’s ne^r sewage disposal system. The system, first used In this coun* try In Atlanta, has attracted interna tional attention, and both Captain Clayton and Mr. Hansel have become experts on it. Hundreds of city offi cials from other American cities have been here to look it over. Friday the Mayor of Montclair, N. J., visited the plants, and was very much pleased with them. For Tax Receiver ONLY 1 ONE **Bromo Quinine** that it Laxative firomo Quinine Cure, a Cold in 1 Lay, Grip in 2 Day* on bos. 2 So W. F. WESLEY, Who announces his candidacy for Tax Receiver of Fulton County. To the Voters of Fulton County—I hereby announce as a can didate for Tax Receiver of Fulton County. Subject to the Demo cratic Primary. I will announce my assistant later. Respectfully, W. F. WESLEY. The Land of Promise, Profits, and Golden Opportunity Georgia- ■The Empire State of the South Here are figures that tell their own story of Georgia. While the won derful development of the South has attracted the attention of the whole nation, so rich is Georgia’s marvelous versatility of resources and such has been her unquestioned leadership in progress, that she has worthily won the undisputed title of the "Empire State of the South.” The figures speak for themselves. Values of Georgia’s 1913 crops, conservatively estimated. Cotton, Cotton Seed, Cotton By-Prodact*.. $252,000,000 Liv« fltock Poultry 88.000,000 Oat*. Wheat 10.800,000 Sweet Potatoes. Irish Potatoes 4,260,000 Corn 7»,000.000 Vegetable* and Truck 8,000,00® Sugar Cane and Product* $2.500,000 Hay 1,000,000 Fruit* * 1 600.Ov? Peanut* 2,250,000 Other Product* 6,000,000 Mineral* 6,600,000 Nowhere on earth is a more varied or more healthful climate to be found than Georgia boasts. 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